Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. Epigenetics is the study of the epigenome.
B. An individual's genetic profile may predispose that person to certain forms of chronic disease, such as cancer and/or heart disease.
C. The Human Genome Project deciphered the code of about 1,000 different genes in humans, but thousands more still need to be identified.
D. Genomics is the study of genetic material in body cells.


Answer: C

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